Assistant PDC Manager - Rockford (GRADE 32)

PACCAR Parts; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision

Job summary

PACCAR Parts is seeking a senior operations leader to direct warehouse shifts for a 265,000 sq ft facility, overseeing a team of 65+ associates and supervisors. You will drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery while championing continuous improvement and cost controls across the operation.

With a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in logistics or manufacturing, you will lead with integrity, mentor leaders, and collaborate with dealers to enhance loyalty and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of related industry experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership and supervision experience.
• Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt) preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem solving, and change management skills.
• Experience in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Direct all shift warehouse operations of a 265,000 sq ft facility.
• Lead with integrity, promote teamwork, and communicate across levels.
• Manage costs, productivity, quality, inventory, service, and safety metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement using data and stats; focus on accountability.
• Oversee budgets and outbound freight to balance quality and cost.
• Recruit, train, evaluate staff, and develop future leaders.
• Coordinate reports and participate in special projects.
• Cultivate relationships with dealers and monitor regional market knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Change management

Communication skills

Languages (ES/FR/PT)

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)

Job description

Requisition Summary

Under the general supervision of the PACCAR Parts Distribution Center (PDC) Manager, you will have the ability to impact the culture and success of an entire operation, including developing new distribution processes, championing new technologies to drive improvements in safety and ergonomics, productivity and quality. You will lead a team of over 65 Distribution Associates and Warehouse Supervisors, servicing over 100 dedicated dealers and customers. In addition, you will be working with dealers on creative solutions to increase loyalty and grow sales, and developing future leaders within the PACCAR organization.

Job Functions

• Direct all shift warehouse operations in a 265,000 square foot facility and assuring the expedient flow of product in/out of the distribution center.
• Lead by example with highest degree of integrity, promote teamwork, and effectively communicate at all levels within the organization.
• Manage within established cost, productivity, quality, inventory control, customer service, and safety metrics.
• Foster and lead a climate of continuous improvement. Understanding and desire to use data and statistical tools to drive operational improvements; strong focus on metrics and culture of accountability.
• Perform within approved Operating and Capital budgets.
• Manage outbound freight logistics to ensure high quality at lowest possible cost.
• Manage assigned staff, including recruiting and selecting employees, providing training and development, evaluating performance, and building a motivated, effective team to ensure that organizational goals for career development, productivity, performance management and employee involvement are met.
• Prepare, direct, and coordinate reports and information.
• Participate in special assignments/projects.
• Develop a positive relationship with the customer (dealers), maintain market knowledge of regional dealers, supply base, and competitor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of related industry work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership and supervision experience in related field.
• Six Sigma Certified; Green or Black Belt preferred.
• Demonstrated abilities in leadership, problem solving, and change management.
• Distribution, logistics, manufacturing, quality, supply chain or inventory control experience.
• Ability to manage technical projects, like radio frequency and voice picking within the distribution environment.
• Intermediate to advanced PC skills: MSWord, MSExcel, MSPowerPoint.
• Proven group presentation skills; communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in Spanish, French, or Portuguese is a plus.
• Available for occasional travel.
• Available for relocation within US/CAN preferred.

Benefits

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• This position is eligible for a holiday gift
• This position may offer relocation assistance benefits

Salary Range

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for this position is $112,800 - $144,700 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

Additional Information

• PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
• PACCAR Parts is an E-Verify Employer
• PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions and increases employee engagement.

Division Information

PACCAR Parts is the global provider of aftermarket parts and services to support Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF and TRP dealers around the world. This includes 21 distribution centers globally that support 2,300 dealerships and over 1,000,000 customers. Aftermarket support includes world class customer centers that deliver industry leading uptime in conjunction with our outstanding supply chain that delivers record levels of inventory availability for dealers and customers.

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!